Nine years have passed since the death of late comedian Jo Geum-san.
The late Jo Geum-san was found dead on July 5, 2017, inside a parked car near Daebudo in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province. He was 54. No suicide note was found at the time, and colleagues and fans were plunged into deep shock and sorrow by the sudden news.
In particular, the late comedian's death was even more poignant because it came at a time when his catchphrase was being rediscovered and reappraised through the tvN drama "Reply 1988." The lines shouted by Kim Sung-kyun and Lee Hye-ri, "Aigo Mr. Kim~~" and "Nice to see you, nice to meet you," were once again loved by the public as the original catchphrases of Jo Geum-san.
Born in 1963, the late Jo Geum-san debuted as part of the second class of KBS comedians in 1984 and was active on various comedy programs including "Humor No. 1." He was especially beloved as the originator of the greeting catchphrase that continued with "Aigo Mr. Kim, this is really nice to see you, nice to meet you."
He moved to the United States in 2002 and took on a new challenge as a home shopping channel host in Los Angeles. After returning to Korea in 2010, he continued his work between broadcasting and musical stages. He also appeared on programs such as SBS "Star Couple Show: Honey" to share updates on his life.
The sudden news of the late Jo Geum-san's death evoked even greater grief. Idol group U-KISS members who shared the stage with him in musicals, including Soohyun and Kisup, mourned, saying, "We will not forget teacher Jo Geum-san," adding to the sorrow.
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